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Fri, October 18, 2019 | 18:55

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) was established in 1969 to showcase the artwork of contemporary artists in Korea as well as bring in works of artists abroad. This year marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate, the MMCA is hosting this exhibition across its Deoksu Palace, Gwacheon and Seoul branches. The Seoul branch will focus on the theme of t...

2019-10-17 11:25

Kumho Art Hall is featuring a performer every Thursday to spread classical music culture in Korea. Pianist Steven Osborne will be the next musician in this series. He was born in Scotland, studied at St. Mary's Music School in Edinburg and later went to the Royal Northern college of Music in Manchester. To date he has released almost 30 recordings, which received Recordings o...

2019-10-17 11:23

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) was established in 1969 to showcase the artwork of contemporary artists in Korea as well as bring in works of artists abroad. This year marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate, the MMCA is hosting this exhibition across its Deoksugung, Gwacheon and Seoul branches. The Seoul branch will focus on the theme of the ...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-10-10 14:58

In 2019, the Kumho Art Hall will be featuring a performer every Thursday to spread classical music culture in Korea. Pianist Till Fellner from Austria will be the next performer featured in this series. After winning the Councours Clara Haskil in Vevey, a prestigious international competition, he has been in high demand to perform with world-renowned orchestras like the Londo...

Jung Hae-myoung | 2019-10-10 14:57

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) was established in 1969 to showcase the artwork of contemporary artists in Korea as well as bring in works of artists abroad. This year marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate, the MMCA is hosting this exhibition across its Deoksugung, Gwacheon and Seoul branches. The Seoul branch will focus on the theme of the ...

2019-10-03 13:58

The Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1997, was originally formed to spread classical culture throughout Gyeonggi Province. They quickly spread their reach nationwide and even began to perform internationally just 10 years later. They are currently led by Director Massimo Zanetti, who joined this ensemble in 2018. He has worked with orchestras worldwide such as the ...

2019-10-03 13:57

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.” Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film, which saw great popularity at t...

2019-09-26 14:37

The Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1997, was originally formed to spread classical culture throughout Gyeonggi Province. They quickly spread their reach nationwide and even began to perform internationally just 10 years later. They are currently led by Director Massimo Zanetti, who joined this ensemble in 2018. He has worked with orchestras worldwide such as the ...

2019-09-26 14:34

Zombies to run amok at Seoul's Lotte World Tower

Lotte World Tower next month hosts a heart-pounding “horror” event where participants run for their lives from “zombies.” “Zombie Runs,” a sport event by Korea's COMOVE, invites participants to “survive” thousands of zombies by reaching the top of the country's highest building - the 123rd floor - in eastern Seoul's Songpa district.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2019-09-25 17:11

Dedicated to one of the world's music legends, this exhibition features the rock band Queen. Formed in 1970, the group went on to release classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You.” Although only two original members remain, the group is still active today, and has released over 30 albums. Their story was made into a 2018 film, which saw great popularity at t...

2019-09-19 10:48

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